Published by ReutersBy Sarah Wu and Jessie Pang TAIPEI/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hundreds of people gathered in Taipei on Saturday to commemorate China's … [Read more...] about Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan
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Underground abortion group in spotlight, 50 years on
Published by AFPHeather Booth says that she founded theWashington (AFP) - Heather Booth was a student in Chicago in 1965 when she received a call from … [Read more...] about Underground abortion group in spotlight, 50 years on
School board candidate checks out all LGBTQ books from library to ‘preserve innocence’
Published by Raw StoryBy Sky Palma A Maryland school board candidate claims she checked out all of the books from an LGBT pride month display at a … [Read more...] about School board candidate checks out all LGBTQ books from library to ‘preserve innocence’
As U.S. states restrict abortions, pro-choice lawmakers look to Mexico
Published by ReutersMONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Pro-choice U.S. lawmakers visiting Mexico said Americans are turning to their southern neighbor to … [Read more...] about As U.S. states restrict abortions, pro-choice lawmakers look to Mexico
Florida orders Orange County schools to reveal who bought ‘Gender Queer’ book for libraries
Published by Orlando SentinelORLANDO, Fla. — A state investigator who looks into teacher misconduct demanded to know who in Orange County Public … [Read more...] about Florida orders Orange County schools to reveal who bought ‘Gender Queer’ book for libraries
NC Republicans push ban on teachers discussing LGBTQ issues, other rules for schools
Published by The Charlotte ObserverFollowing the lead of other Republican-led states, North Carolina lawmakers proposed a bill Tuesday that would ban … [Read more...] about NC Republicans push ban on teachers discussing LGBTQ issues, other rules for schools
As Japan Olympics Begin, Local Groups Say Anti-Trans, Anti-Gay Remarks ‘Less-than-Equality’ Bill Violate Games’ Charter
As Japan prepares to host the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in July, pro-LGBTQ organizations have accused the nation's ruling political party of … [Read more...] about As Japan Olympics Begin, Local Groups Say Anti-Trans, Anti-Gay Remarks ‘Less-than-Equality’ Bill Violate Games’ Charter
Surgeon General Pleads with FOX News Viewers to Wear Masks: ‘I’m Begging You, We Are Not Trying to Take Away Your Freedoms’ — WATCH
"The power to stop this epidemic is in the hands of the American people," said U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on an appearance on FOX & Friends … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Pleads with FOX News Viewers to Wear Masks: ‘I’m Begging You, We Are Not Trying to Take Away Your Freedoms’ — WATCH
GOP Lawmaker Takes Chainsaw to Mask in Campaign Ad, Compares Self to ‘Jews in Nazi Germany’: WATCH
An anti-gay, anti-choice Republican state lawmaker from Louisiana has produced a campaign ad in which he pretends to light a mask on fire with a … [Read more...] about GOP Lawmaker Takes Chainsaw to Mask in Campaign Ad, Compares Self to ‘Jews in Nazi Germany’: WATCH
Florida Man Explodes at County Commission Over Face Mask Mandate: ‘I Will Not Be Muzzled Like a Mad Dog’ — WATCH
In Florida, where Miami beaches are set to close again because of a surge in new coronavirus cases, a man in St. Lucie Countyis going viral after … [Read more...] about Florida Man Explodes at County Commission Over Face Mask Mandate: ‘I Will Not Be Muzzled Like a Mad Dog’ — WATCH